Entries by Julia Livingston

You are the Problem: How the Misinformed are Bankrolling Hackers

I recently talked with a friend about using anti-virus software. The topic of conversation was ransomware and how we could protect ourselves against it. When I suggested he try some free antivirus software, his response was surprising to me: “I don’t believe in that stuff.” He explained that he didn’t understand the software and didn’t […]

COVID-19 UPDATE

While COVID-19 continues to interrupt our normal routines, Trinsio wants to provide you with an update on how we are responding to this outbreak to ensure continuity of quality service to our valued customers.  Trinsio is following guidelines set by local, state, and federal agencies to help contain the spread of COVID-19. Besides providing employees […]

The Coronavirus + Your Business

As the number of infected by the Coronavirus grows in the US, more local governments and businesses are taking action to prevent contracting the virus. Eight states, including Utah, have declared a state of emergency. Governor Herbert said about declaring a state of emergency: “Making this declaration simply opens up resources for Utahns and allows […]

Rubrik Named a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice in 2020

Earlier this month, Rubrik was named a 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Data Center Backup and Recovery Solutions, making 2020 the second year in a row that Rubrik has appeared in the finalists. “We believe that being named a 2020 Customers’ Choice for the Data Center Backup and Recovery Solutions market for the […]

Ransom Demands Double While Ransomware Victims Bankroll Hackers

Alarming numbers from the last quarter of 2019 show that ransom demand payments doubled compared to the previous quarter, with the average ransom payment rising 104 percent from the previous quarter to $84,116 (Coveware), wrapping up a successful year for ransomware operators. From there, the numbers just get scarier. Coveware reported that organizations hit with […]

Las Vegas With Rubrik Versus Ransomware: 1-0

On January 7, at 4:30 a.m., the website and several city services were taken offline by a ransomware attack, which local press have speculated came from an phishing attack over email. A little over 24 hours later, the City of Las Vegas has returned to normal, almost like the attack never took place. The City […]